Patents by Inventor Dharmen Makwana

Dharmen Makwana has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 7238516
    Abstract: Unhydrolyzed and hydrolyzed jojoba protein having high simmondsin concentration are provided. These jojoba proteins may be in the form of an aqueous dispersion containing a mixture of amino acids, peptides, and/or protein fractions derived from the extraction and hydrolysis of naturally occurring jojoba protein, or dried into a powder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2007
    Assignee: MGP Ingredients, Inc.
    Inventors: Sukh Bassi, Clodualdo C. Maningat, Dharmen Makwana, Ramaswamy Mani
  • Publication number: 20070122365
    Abstract: The present invention is concerned with preparations for application to human skin including a cream or lotion base together with a quantity of a skin-tightening agent consisting essentially of gliadin. Products such as creams, lotions, facial masks and sunscreens can be prepared which exhibit desirable skin-tightening or anti-wrinkle effects.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2006
    Publication date: May 31, 2007
    Inventors: Dharmen Makwana, Clodualdo Maningat, Sukh Bassi, Jeremy Miller
  • Publication number: 20060280714
    Abstract: A small-granule aluminum starch octenylsuccinate (ASO) derivative having a distribution of starch granules with a mean diameter of between 4.5 ?m and 8.9 ?m is disclosed herein. The small-granule ASO may be used in a wide variety of personal care formulations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2006
    Publication date: December 14, 2006
    Inventors: Clodualdo Maningat, Sukh Bassi, Kyungsoo Woo, Dharmen Makwana
  • Publication number: 20060281936
    Abstract: Biofermented grain-based phytolipids are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, phytolipid-protein complexes, encapsulated phytolipids, and encapsulated phytolipid-protein complexes are disclosed. Methods for isolating, modifying and/or using biofermented grain-based phytolipids are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2006
    Publication date: December 14, 2006
    Inventors: Ramaswamy Mani, Sukh Bassi, Clodualdo Maningat, Dharmen Makwana
  • Patent number: 7070794
    Abstract: Unhydrolyzed and hydrolyzed jojoba protein having high simmondsin concentration are provided. These jojoba proteins may be in the form of an aqueous dispersion containing a mixture of amino acids, peptides and/or protein fractions derived from the extraction and hydrolysis of naturally occurring jojoba protein, or dried into a powder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2006
    Assignee: MGP Ingredients, Inc.
    Inventors: Sukh Bassi, Clodualdo C. Maningat, Dharmen Makwana, Ramaswamy Mani
  • Patent number: 6982164
    Abstract: Unhydrolyzed and hydrolyzed jojoba protein having high simmondsin concentration are provided. These jojoba proteins may be in the form of an aqueous dispersion containing a mixture of amino acids, peptides and/or protein fractions derived from the extraction and hydrolysis of naturally occurring jojoba protein, or dried into a powder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2006
    Assignee: MGP Ingredients, Inc.
    Inventors: Sukh Bassi, Clodualdo C. Maningat, Dharmen Makwana, Ramaswamy Mani
  • Patent number: 6955913
    Abstract: Unhydrolyzed and hydrolyzed jojoba protein having high simmondsin concentration are provided. These jojoba proteins may be in the form of an aqueous dispersion containing a mixture of amino acids, peptides and/or protein fractions derived from the extraction and hydrolysis of naturally occurring jojoba protein, or dried into a powder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2005
    Assignee: MGP Ingredients, Inc.
    Inventors: Sukh Bassi, Clodualdo C. Maningat, Dharmen Makwana
  • Patent number: 6821525
    Abstract: Hydrolyzed jojoba protein is provided which can be used in a variety of cosmetic formulations to enhance the desirable properties thereof. The preferred hydrolyzed jojoba is in the form of an aqueous dispersion containing a mixture of amino acids, peptides and/or protein fractions derived from the hydrolysis of naturally occurring jojoba protein. Cosmetic formulations such as shampoos, shampoo conditioners, hair styling gels, hair conditioners, hair reparatives, bath and shower gels, skin lotions and creams, shaving creams, and sunscreens can be improved by incorporation of hydrolyzed jojoba protein therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2004
    Assignee: MGP Ingredients, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark A. Howard, Clodualdo C. Maningat, Sukh Bassi, Dharmen Makwana
  • Patent number: 6800736
    Abstract: Hydrolyzed jojoba protein is provided which can be used in a variety of cosmetic formulations to enhance the desirable properties thereof. The preferred hydrolyzed jojoba is in the form of an aqueous dispersion containing a mixture of amino acids, peptides and/or protein fractions derived from the hydrolysis of naturally occurring jojoba protein. Cosmetic formulations such as shampoos, shampoo conditioners, hair styling gels, hair conditioners, hair reparatives, bath and shower gels, skin lotions and creams, shaving creams, and sunscreens can be improved by incorporation of hydrolyzed jojoba protein therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2004
    Assignees: MGP Ingredients, Inc., Desert Whale Jojoba Company, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark A. Howard, Clodualdo C. Maningat, Sukh Bassi, Dharmen Makwana, Soraya Rohde, John Carson
  • Publication number: 20040191335
    Abstract: Unhydrolyzed and hydrolyzed jojoba protein having high simmondsin concentration are provided. These jojoba proteins may be in the form of an aqueous dispersion containing a mixture of amino acids, peptides and/or protein fractions derived from the extraction and hydrolysis of naturally occurring jojoba protein, or dried into a powder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2004
    Publication date: September 30, 2004
    Inventors: Sukh Bassi, Clodualdo C. Maningat, Dharmen Makwana
  • Publication number: 20040191285
    Abstract: Unhydrolyzed and hydrolyzed jojoba protein having high simmondsin concentration are provided. These jojoba proteins may be in the form of an aqueous dispersion containing a mixture of amino acids, peptides and/or protein fractions derived from the extraction and hydrolysis of naturally occurring jojoba protein, or dried into a powder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2004
    Publication date: September 30, 2004
    Inventors: Sukh Bassi, Clodualdo C. Maningat, Dharmen Makwana
  • Publication number: 20040192895
    Abstract: Unhydrolyzed and hydrolyzed jojoba protein having high simmondsin concentration are provided. These jojoba proteins may be in the form of an aqueous dispersion containing a mixture of amino acids, peptides and/or protein fractions derived from the extraction and hydrolysis of naturally occurring jojoba protein, or dried into a powder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2004
    Publication date: September 30, 2004
    Inventors: Sukh Bassi, Clodualdo C. Maningat, Dharmen Makwana
  • Publication number: 20040137091
    Abstract: Unhydrolyzed and hydrolyzed jojoba protein having high simmondsin concentration are provided. These jojoba proteins may be in the form of an aqueous dispersion containing a mixture of amino acids, peptides and/or protein fractions derived from the extraction and hydrolysis of naturally occurring jojoba protein, or dried into a powder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2003
    Publication date: July 15, 2004
    Inventors: Sukh Bassi, Clodualdo C. Maningat, Dharmen Makwana
  • Patent number: 6749842
    Abstract: Improved liquid foamer products, methods of preparation thereof, and end-use personal care products including the foamers are provided wherein the liquid foamers comprise a quantity of aqueous liquid hydrolyzed grain protein (e.g., aqueous liquid hydrolyzed wheat gluten protein) with an amount up to about 10% by weight of initially solid hydrolyzed grain protein (e.g., hydrolyzed wheat gluten protein powder) solubilized in the liquid ingredient. The foamer products have good foaming and color characteristics, and can be readily incorporated into a variety of personal care product formulations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2004
    Assignee: Midwest Grain Products
    Inventors: Jeremy T. Miller, Clodualdo C. Maningat, Sukh Bassi, Dharmen Makwana, Rangaswamy Chinnaswamy
  • Publication number: 20040077839
    Abstract: Hydrolyzed jojoba protein is provided which can be used in a variety of cosmetic formulations to enhance the desirable properties thereof. The preferred hydrolyzed jojoba is in the form of an aqueous dispersion containing a mixture of amino acids, peptides and/or protein fractions derived from the hydrolysis of naturally occurring jojoba protein. Cosmetic formulations such as shampoos, shampoo conditioners, hair styling gels, hair conditioners, hair reparatives, bath and shower gels, skin lotions and creams, shaving creams, and sunscreens can be improved by incorporation of hydrolyzed jojoba protein therein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2003
    Publication date: April 22, 2004
    Inventors: Mark A. Howard, Clodualdo C. Maningat, Sukh Bassi, Dharmen Makwana
  • Patent number: 6716599
    Abstract: Hydrolyzed jojoba protein is provided which can be used in a variety of cosmetic formulations to enhance the desirable properties thereof. The preferred hydrolyzed jojoba is in the form of an aqueous dispersion containing a mixture of amino acids, peptides and/or protein fractions derived from the hydrolysis of naturally occurring jojoba protein. Cosmetic formulations such as shampoos, shampoo conditioners, hair styling gels, hair conditioners, hair reparatives, bath and shower gels, skin lotions and creams, shaving creams, and sunscreens can be improved by incorporation of hydrolyzed jojoba protein therein. Defatted jojoba meal in a dispersion is hydrolyzed with a protease, acid is added. The protease is deactivated, and the resultant dispersion may be subjected to filtration to obtain permeate and retentate fractions. Sodium metabisulfite may be added after the acid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2004
    Assignee: MGP Ingredients, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark A. Howard, Clodualdo C. Maningat, Sukh Bassi, Dharmen Makwana
  • Patent number: 6649177
    Abstract: Hydrolyzed jojoba protein is provided which can be used in a variety of cosmetic formulations to enhance the desirable properties thereof. The preferred hydrolyzed jojoba protein is in the form of an aqueous dispersion containing a mixture of amino acids, peptides and/or protein fractions derived from the hydrolysis of naturally occurring jojoba protein. Cosmetic formulations such as shampoos, shampoo conditioners, hair styling gels, hair conditioners, hair reparatives, hair tonics, hair fixatives, hair mousses, bath and shower gels, liquid soaps, moisturizing sprays, makeup, pressed powder formulations, lip products, bath additives, sanitizing wipes, hand sanitizers, premoistened towelettes, skin lotions and creams, shaving creams, and sunscreens can be improved by incorporation of hydrolyzed jojoba protein therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2003
    Assignees: MGP Ingredients, Inc., Desert Whale Jojoba Protein
    Inventors: Mark A. Howard, Clodualdo C. Maningat, Sukh Bassi, Dharmen Makwana, Soraya Rohde, John Carson
  • Publication number: 20030204061
    Abstract: Hydrolyzed jojoba protein is provided which can be used in a variety of cosmetic formulations to enhance the desirable properties thereof. The preferred hydrolyzed jojoba is in the form of an aqueous dispersion containing a mixture of amino acids, peptides and/or protein fractions derived from the hydrolysis of naturally occurring jojoba protein. Cosmetic formulations such as shampoos, shampoo conditioners, hair styling gels, hair conditioners, hair reparatives, bath and shower gels, skin lotions and creams, shaving creams, and sunscreens can be improved by incorporation of hydrolyzed jojoba protein therein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2003
    Publication date: October 30, 2003
    Inventors: Mark A. Howard, Clodualdo C. Maningat, Sukh Bassi, Dharmen Makwana, Soraya Rohde, John Carson
  • Publication number: 20030138391
    Abstract: Improved liquid foamer products, methods of preparation thereof, and end-use personal care products including the foamers are provided wherein the liquid foamers comprise a quantity of aqueous liquid hydrolyzed grain protein (e.g., aqueous liquid hydrolyzed wheat gluten protein) with an amount up to about 10% by weight of initially solid hydrolyzed grain protein (e.g., hydrolyzed wheat gluten protein powder) solubilized in the liquid ingredient. The foamer products have good foaming and color characteristics, and can be readily incorporated into a variety of personal care product formulations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2002
    Publication date: July 24, 2003
    Applicant: MIDWEST GRAIN PRODUCTS
    Inventors: Jeremy T. Miller, Clodualdo C. Maningat, Sukh Bassi, Dharmen Makwana, Rangaswamy Chinnaswamy
  • Patent number: 6552171
    Abstract: Hydrolyzed jojoba protein is provided which can be used in a variety of cosmetic formulations to enhance the desirable properties thereof. The preferred hydrolyzed jojoba is in the form of an aqueous dispersion containing a mixture of amino acids, peptides and/or protein fractions derived from the hydrolysis of naturally occurring jojoba protein. Cosmetic formulations such as shampoos, shampoo conditioners, hair styling gels, hair conditioners, hair reparatives, bath and shower gels, skin lotions and creams, shaving creams, and sunscreens can be improved by incorporation of hydrolyzed jojoba protein therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2003
    Assignees: Midwest Grain Products, Desert Whale Jojoba Protein
    Inventors: Mark A. Howard, Clodualdo C. Maningat, Sukh Bassi, Dharmen Makwana, Soraya Rohde, John Carson